Shirley Y Howington

Shirley Y. Howington serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R8 Acquisition Management Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions for federal facility infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and building services contracts, with a focus on design-build, renovation, and operational support acquisitions essential to maintaining the safety, functionality, and efficiency of federal buildings and land ports of entry. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to deliver integrated, high-performance facilities through compliant, transparent, and strategically sourced contracting solutions. Howington maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility maintenance, site development, and building systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and compliance with federal construction standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and quality delivery. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly two-thirds of her awards structured as set-asides—equally divided between HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. She actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to promote equitable access for small businesses, ensuring that contracting opportunities align with national priorities for veteran and economically disadvantaged enterprise participation. Howington’s technical focus centers on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), each accounting for one-third of her portfolio, with additional emphasis on 238110 (Concrete Foundation) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). This specialization underscores her expertise in procuring integrated building systems and facility modernization services, ensuring that federal infrastructure meets rigorous performance, safety, and sustainability benchmarks.